1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1961 Berkeley Twosome is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1961 Berkeley Twosome | |
Make | Abarth | Berkeley |
Model | 850 | Twosome |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 25 L |